For the 2025 school year, there are 78 private schools serving 11,964 students in Bernalillo County, NM (there are 204 public schools, serving 86,109 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Bernalillo County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in Bernalillo County, NM include Albuquerque Academy, Axiom Christian Classical School, and Bosque School.
The average tuition cost is $10,228, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $9,243.
Top Ranked Bernalillo County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6400 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 828-3208
Grades: 6-12
| 1,199 students
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Montessori ONE Academy![Montessori ONE Academy Photo - Math in Montessori classroom.]( "Montessori ONE Academy Photo - Math in Montessori classroom.")
Montessori School
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 338-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 509 students
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Grades: PK-11
| 55 students
Acton Academy Albuquerque![Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ]( "Acton Academy Albuquerque Photo - Acton ABQ")
Alternative School (Christian)
3100 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 358-1163
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Annunciation Catholic School![Annunciation Catholic School Photo - We invite you to consider joining the ACS family, where your child will build a foundation for a successful, faith-filled future.]( "Annunciation Catholic School Photo - We invite you to consider joining the ACS family, where your child will build a foundation for a successful, faith-filled future.")
(Catholic)
2610 Utah St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-6783
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 299-6783
Grades: PK-8
| 411 students
4000 Bosque School Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-6388
Grades: 6-12
| 486 students
Children's Choice CCPRE
Daycare / Preschool
6501 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 296-2880
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 296-2880
Grades: NS-PK
| 40 students
Congregation B'nai Israel Pres
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
4401 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 266-0155
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 266-0155
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
Crestview Sda Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6000 Ouray Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-0536
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-0536
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
6104 Taylor Ranch Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
Grades: NS-5
| 106 students
East Gate Kids
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12120 Copper Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 294-5102
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 294-5102
Grades: NS-PK
| 180 students
1114 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-3033
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-3033
Grades: NS-8
| 212 students
6201 Ross Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
Grades: PK-8
| 189 students
Hope Christian Schools Inc![Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo - Hope Christian Pre-K students celebrating their graduation to Kindergarten!]( "Hope Christian Schools Inc Photo - Hope Christian Pre-K students celebrating their graduation to Kindergarten!")
(Christian)
8005 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 822-5399
Grades: PK-12
| 1,377 students
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
7201 Central Ave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-0135
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-0135
Grades: PK-12
| 327 students
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
301 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 341-7250
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Oak Grove Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School
(Catholic)
4020 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
St. Mary's School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
224 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6271
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6271
Grades: PK-8
| 363 students
5301 Saint Josephs Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-8528
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 831-8528
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
311 Shropshire Ave Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4479
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4479
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
San Felipe De Neri School
(Catholic)
2000 Lomas Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 338-1841
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 338-1841
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
Southwest Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
11800 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-2233
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-2233
Grades: NS
| 220 students
A Child's Garden Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
215 Locust Street Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2920
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 764-2920
Grades: NS-PK
| 171 students
4931 McLeod Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 872-0777
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 872-0777
Grades: NS-7
| 121 students
Albuquerque Country Day School
Special Program Emphasis
5801 Carmel Avenue Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 797-2200
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 797-2200
Grades: PK-9
| 132 students
601 Montano Rd
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-5888
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-5888
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Childrens Promise Centers
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12855 Eastridge Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 554-1206
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 554-1206
Grades: NS
| n/a students
7701 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-3876
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-3876
Grades: NS-8
| 170 students
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Bernalillo County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 Girard Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 268-4199
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 268-4199
Grades: K-7
| 35 students
5621 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 850-7916
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 850-7916
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
The Church Christian Academy (Closed 2020)
(Assembly of God)
3021 Todos Santos St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4444
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 839-4444
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
4700 Eubank Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 237-0844
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 237-0844
Grades: 8-12
| 78 students
Sandia Montessori School Of Albuquerque (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
3240 A Juan Tabo Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-6614
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-6614
Grades: PK-5
| 52 students
Victory Christian School (Closed 2019)
(Christian)
220 El Pueblo Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3060
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3060
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Bernalillo County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Bernalillo County, NM include Albuquerque Academy, Axiom Christian Classical School, and Bosque School.
How many private schools are located in Bernalillo County?
78 private schools are located in Bernalillo County.
How much do private schools cost in Bernalillo County?
The average tuition cost is $10,228, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average tuition cost of $9,243.
How diverse are private schools in Bernalillo County?
Bernalillo County private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 49%.
What percentage of students in Bernalillo County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Bernalillo County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bernalillo County?
Which private schools in Bernalillo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Bernalillo County include: Springstone Montessori Schools vs. Montessori ONE Academy, Holy Child Catholic School vs. Annunciation Catholic School, Salam Academy vs. Acton Academy Albuquerque
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